Lionheart Early Learning

🌟Teacher Spotlight 🌟
Meet one of the incredible teachers who helps make our center such a special place! 💛
From big milestones to little moments, our teachers are there every step of the way supporting, guiding, and cheering on our children.
Meet Sarah!
"Hi, my name is Sarah. I’m the lead teacher in the Giraffe room. Although I love spending time with your kids all day, my time spent at home is usually with my own! I have a 3 year old who also attends the center. I spend lots of my free time centered around my family - my wife and daughter. You can catch me at Trader Joe’s every Saturday at 8:30 am. I love reading, and hockey. Thanks for letting me spend time with your kids, I know it means a lot to me to know who spends time with mine."
👇 If your child has had this teacher, please comment below and help us show them some love!

📚✨ Little Minds Grow Through Big Stories ✨📚

Reading with young children is about so much more than just learning words — it helps build imagination, language, confidence, memory, and emotional connection. 💛

Every story shared helps little minds:
🌟 Develop communication skills
🌟 Grow their vocabulary
🌟 Strengthen focus and listening
🌟 Spark creativity and curiosity
🌟 Build early literacy skills for future success

Whether it’s a bedtime story, a silly picture book, or letting your child “read” the pages to you, those moments matter more than you know. 💕

Just 15 minutes of reading a day can make a BIG impact on a child’s development! 📖

What’s your child’s favorite book right now? Drop it in the comments so we can add to our reading list! 👇

🌟 Big Learning Starts Here! 🌟

Every day is a new adventure filled with hands-on learning, creativity, laughter, and discovery! 💛

From exploring new skills to building confidence and independence, our classrooms are designed to help children grow in every way while having so much fun along the way. 🎨📚🧩

If you’re searching for a place where your child will feel encouraged, supported, and excited to learn each day — we’d love to meet you!

📅 Schedule a tour today and see what makes our center so special! 😊 https://daycareiowacity.com/daycare-tours/

🌟Teacher Spotlight 🌟
Meet one of the incredible teachers who helps make our center such a special place! 💛
From big milestones to little moments, our teachers are there every step of the way supporting, guiding, and cheering on our children.
Meet Ms. Catrina!
"Hi! My name is Catrina, and I am an assistant in Otters! I have been with Lionheart for over a year. I am also a student at the University of Iowa, studying Sociology and Social Studies Education. In my free time I enjoy thrifting, hiking, music, and hanging out with my friends and family. "
👇 If your child has had this teacher, please comment below and help us show them some love!

🌞🍉 DIY Watermelon Pizza 🍉🌞

A fun, refreshing summer snack that’s almost too cute to eat! Perfect for family nights, playdates, or a cool afternoon treat.

✨ What You Need:
• 1 large watermelon slice (cut into a circle)
• Vanilla yogurt or whipped topping
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Kiwi
• Mini chocolate chips or granola
• Honey drizzle (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

Lay your watermelon “crust” flat on a plate.
Spread a thin layer of yogurt on top.
Let kiddos decorate with fruit “toppings!”
Sprinkle granola or mini chocolate chips for extra fun.
Slice like a pizza and enjoy!

🍕 Bonus Fun: Let each family member design their own slice!

📸 Drop a picture of your watermelon pizzas in the comments — we can’t wait to see everyone’s creations!

We had a great visit from the ICPD to learn about safety today!

💛 Where Little Friendships Become Big Memories 💛

This is the place where best friends are made. ✨
Where giggles turn into bonds, play turns into learning, and every day brings new adventures together!

From building towers side by side to sharing stories at circle time, children here create friendships that help them grow with confidence, kindness, and joy. 🧸🌈

Looking for a place your child will feel safe, loved, and excited to come to each day? Come see the magic for yourself!

📅 Schedule a tour today and discover why families love being part of our community. 😊 https://daycareiowacity.com/daycare-tours/

🌟Teacher Spotlight 🌟
Meet one of the incredible teachers who helps make our center such a special place! 💛
From big milestones to little moments, our teachers are there every step of the way supporting, guiding, and cheering on our children.
Meet Ms. Zoe!
"Hi, my name is Zoe Steil. I have worked at Lionheart for almost a year now. I work with the babies in the otter room. In my free time, I like to play with my two cats and hang out with my boyfriend and friends. "
👇 If your child has had this teacher, please comment below and help us show them some love!

👣 Take the First Step Toward Your Child’s Future! 👣

Choosing the right childcare or preschool is a big decision—and we’re here to make it easier! 💛

Come visit us, explore our classrooms, and see the joy, learning, and laughter that fill our days. There’s nothing like experiencing it in person!

✨ Meet our caring teachers
✨ See learning through play in action
✨ Picture your child growing with us

📣 Now enrolling—don’t wait!
👉 Schedule your tour today and discover what makes our program so special! https://daycareiowacity.com/daycare-tours/

We can’t wait to meet you! 😊

🖐️✨ Sensory play is more than just fun — it’s learning in action! ✨🖐️

From scooping and pouring to squishing, mixing, exploring textures, and hands-on discovery, sensory play helps children learn about the world around them using all their senses! 🌈🫧

At Lionheart, we love creating engaging sensory experiences that encourage:
🌟 Creativity & imagination
🌟 Fine motor development
🌟 Problem-solving skills
🌟 Language growth
🌟 Calm, focused learning opportunities

Whether it’s water play, sensory bins, playdough, sand, or messy art, our little learners are building important developmental skills while having SO much fun! 💚

Because sometimes the messiest play creates the best learning moments. 🎨🫶